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Westdale Infant School
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Westdale Infant School
- Primary
- Gedling NG3 6ET
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| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils in Year 1 practiced measuring skills with 'dinosaur planet' theme; strong progress in phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and balanced curriculum with engaging themes and rich musical and sporting activities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Writing needs more challenge for the most able pupils to achieve higher standards.
Support for Falling Behind: Weekly targets and one-to-one support for pupils with SEN.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is good; they understand how to behave in class and during social times.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Improved maths standards, but reading needs better progress for disadvantaged pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers check pupils' progress closely with weekly targets for small steps of progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, understand what bullying is, and know teachers resolve it effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding culture, regular training, and accurate records.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive and appreciate approachable staff.
Parental Involvement: Teachers welcome parents daily to see their children's progress.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of musical and sporting activities engages pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers love mistakes as learning opportunities, fostering resilience in pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Current pupils are on track to achieve well in writing and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: High expectations from teachers, with effective use of 'learning powers'.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not always challenging the most able pupils sufficiently in writing.
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Westdale Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 211 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Children attend our school to be successful and joyful. At Westdale Infants, we work to create young people who are happy, self-assured, and confident and who love to learn, contribute, and succeed. We provide students with a committed team of teachers who are committed to helping students gain the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and understanding that will help them love learning, be successful, and feel happy and fulfilled. We make sure that our kids become aware of and believe in themselves as learners. Having great ambitions for the future and setting goals. We acknowledge that every child has gifts and skills to be proud of, and it is part of our job to guide them in identifying and nurturing these. We promote a strong sense of community in which we accept and care for one another, acknowledge our differences, and preserve polite, civil behaviour. By collaborating closely with families, we think we can provide the greatest possible outcomes for every child. There will be lots of chances for you to participate in your child's education. We are always available to speak with you about any facets of the education and growth of your kid. Parents and carers are always invited to visit our school, and we value your input. We hope that the information you need is contained on the website; however, if not, please call school on 01159 531606 or email the school office on [email protected] and we will do our best to help. Of course, if you would like to visit school please give us a call, we would be happy to accommodate you.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
D-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-7 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | 25.8 | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Westdale Infant School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1